| Author | Message | ||
     A1203r |
Does anyone have the Buell pro spring kit or the Hyperpro spring kit, or something else they recommend? I just feel like I need it a little tighter and more responsive. Thanks for the input. (Message edited by a1203r on June 04, 2008) | ||
| Slaughter |
You can get the proper spring for your weight through any of the suspension houses. Traxxion Dynamics and Racetech also sell springs. Also consider revalving. It's a better (and cheaper) investment than engine work!! (and good predictable suspension and brakes will make you FASTER than more motor) | ||
| Point_doc |
Slaughter, Would you please give a good source and recommendation for valves? Thanks | ||
| Slaughter |
MY OWN EXPERIENCE (3 times now) has been with Traxxion Dynamics - forgive the non-sponsor references below. Max at Traxxion has done TONS of Buells and can setup the forks for you or sell you the parts for you to do your own installation. http://www.traxxion.com Racetech is changing. Used to be mostly off-road and their roadracing crew wasn't all that good. http://www.racetech.com The Racetech Gold Valves are becoming almost standard now. If you have a bit more money, you ought to consider the Traxxion AK-20 Gas Cartridges for the forks. Starts getting pricey though. | ||
| Point_doc |
Thanks, | ||
| A1203r |
traxxion looks like a killer company, Ga is a long was from WA for a setup. I don't know of any shop up here that specializes in suspension. How does the Traxxion Spring kit compare to the Pro Series kit? Are springs even a good addition? Would the HyperPro "progressive" kit be better? I don't have a $hit load of cash to spend, so a re-valve and cartridge kits are not an option at the moment. Are the springs a good way to go while staying affordable? thank you | ||
| Rsh |
GP suspension does great work, they are in Oregon. And as with Slaughters disclaimer above forgive the non sponser link http://www.gpsuspension.com/ (Message edited by rsh on June 06, 2008) | ||
| Hooligan620 |
Ditto Rsh, I had my 12R fork valved and sprung by GP. I couldn't be happier! Will buy a Penske from them soon! | ||
| Mr_gto |
A1203r, It depends on how much you weigh. I got the pro series springs and i shouldnt have, i weigh 230lbs. The rear pro spring doesnt even help at all. I think it is the same weight spring just a straight rate instead of progressive. The front pro springs are .90kg springs and I needed 1kg springs. There is a big difference in the two. I took the cheap way out hoping it would help. I should have just spent the money for the right stuff the first time and been done with it. I hope this helps. | ||
| A1203r |
good to know. Gonna get on the phone with gp suspension and get a game plan. Thanks for the great info slaughter, rsh, hooligan, and gto. I appreciate the help. | ||
| Sweatmark |
A1203r- Another plug for Dave at GP Suspension. Dave rebuilt two sets of XB forks for me using his custom damping, with good results. He can get you set up with a custom Ohlins or Penske with proper spring rate for your application. I'm using a Penske 8981, did the install myself without much trouble. | ||
| Slaughter |
Any of the suspension shops can setup the forks/shock to give you an approximate starting setting. You and you alone will be able to make the fine tuning. If you don't have a suspension guy right at the track to look at your tires and get your input, you're just going to have to sneak up on settings... but that's kinda fun actually. My Traxxion forks came set pretty danged accurately and in a couple weekends - about 4 days on the track - I got them dialled in. Ask them (whoever they are) - for initial settings for your weight and intended riding and road conditions. Then when you get them, dial in the damping to the stops, back it out and note your starting damping settings on compression and rebound and note your sag, and start working from there. Your notebook is the MOST IMPORTANT tool in your toolbox! | ||
| A1203r |
 thanks again, no doubt on the pen and ink, alway gotta have you benchmark. |
